In my seven decades of semi-consciousness on this planet, I've seen a lot of crazy trends come and go. There were mood rings and Ninja Turtles, Pokemon and Cabbage Patch Kids, tie-dye and all the rest ...
Beanie Babies, created by Ty Inc. in the 1990s, became a massive collectible craze, with rare versions fetching thousands of dollars at their peak. The original nine Beanie Babies, along with others ...